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Headline: CBSE Announces CTET 2025 Exam Date – Set for February 2026

New Delhi: The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has officially announced the exam date for the Central Teacher Eligibility Test (CTET) 2025. While designated as the CTET 2025 examination, the test will be held on February 8, 2026. This will be the 21st edition of the national-level teacher eligibility exam.

According to a short notice released by the board, the CTET 2025 exam will be conducted across 132 cities in India and in 20 different languages. The purpose of the CTET is to determine the eligibility of candidates for teaching positions in central government schools like KVS, NVS, and other affiliated institutions for classes 1 to 8.

A detailed notification, including information on the application process, syllabus, and other important details, is expected to be released soon on the official website, ctet.nic.in.

The CTET is typically held twice a year, in July and December. However, this year the December session has been delayed, with the examination scheduled for February 2026. Candidates have been eagerly awaiting the exam date.

The exam will consist of two papers, Paper I for candidates seeking to teach classes 1-5, and Paper II for those aiming to teach classes 6-8. Both papers will be held on the same day.

Eligibility Criteria:

  • Paper I (Classes I-V): Candidates must have completed or be in the final year of a two-year Diploma in Elementary Education.
  • Paper II (Classes VI-VIII): Candidates must possess a graduation degree with a two-year B.Ed or a four-year integrated B.A./B.Sc.Ed or B.A.Ed/B.Sc.Ed.

It is important to note that there is no upper age limit to appear for the CTET 2025 exam.

Additional Information:

The text also mentions that the last date for CSIR UGC NET registration has been extended to October 27th. Additionally, the Chhath Puja 2025 festival will be celebrated from October 25th to 28th, emphasizing cleanliness, purity, and adherence to specific rules.

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